Medical Law and Ethics

by Fremgen, Bonnie F.

• ISBN13: 9780135414521
• ISBN10: 0135414520
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780135414446
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780133998986
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-09-12
• Publisher: PEARSO

About This Book

Medical Law and Ethics, 6th Edition

ISBN: 9780135414521

Medical Law and Ethics, 6th Edition, written by Bonnie F. Fremgen, is a comprehensive guide to the essentials of medical law and ethics. This book is designed to provide students and professionals in the healthcare field with a clear understanding of the legal and ethical demands they face. The text is known for its plain-language approach, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in the healthcare field, including medical students, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare providers. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare, including educators and researchers.

History and Editions

The 6th edition of Medical Law and Ethics has been updated to reflect recent legal cases and ethical dilemmas in healthcare. This edition includes real-life examples and stimulating exercises that challenge learners to envision their responses to legal and ethical dilemmas. The book has been a trusted resource for over a decade, with each edition incorporating feedback from users and updating the content to address emerging issues in medical law and ethics.

Author and Other Works

Bonnie F. Fremgen is the author of Medical Law and Ethics. She is a respected figure in the field of medical law and ethics, known for her ability to explain complex legal and ethical concepts clearly and simply. While this is her primary work, her expertise in medical law and ethics has contributed significantly to the development of educational resources in this field.

Key Features

• Clear and Readable Format: The book is written in a plain-language style, making it easy for readers to understand the legal and ethical demands of healthcare professions.
• Real Legal Cases: The text includes real legal cases that illustrate key concepts in medical law and ethics.
• Stimulating Exercises: The book includes stimulating exercises that challenge learners to envision their responses to legal and ethical dilemmas in healthcare.
• Codes of Ethics: The appendices include codes of ethics relevant to healthcare professions, providing a comprehensive resource for ethical decision-making.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780135414521
• eTextbook: Available with Pearson+ eTextbook features (ISBN: 9780137313440)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: 400 pages
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

• 5th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers (ISBN: 978-0-13-5414514)
• eTextbook with Pearson+: ISBN-13: 9780137313440
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780137313440 (Pearson+ eTextbook)
• 9780135414521 (Paperback)
• 9780135414514 (5th Edition)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Medical Law and Ethics, 6th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Bonnie F. Fremgen, PhD, is a former associate dean of the Allied Health Program of Robert Morris College in Chicago and was vice president of a hospital in suburban Chicago. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics, and has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices. Dr. Fremgen has also served as director of continuing medical education at three Chicago area hospitals. She has two patents on a unique circulation-assisting wheelchair.

Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master’s degree in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois and has performed postdoctoral studies in medical law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. Dr. Fremgen has taught ethics at the University of Detroit in Michigan; University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, where she also served as co-director of the Center for Ethics in the Mendoza College of Business; and Saint Xavier University in Chicago, where she also served as interim dean of the Graham School of Business.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

PART 1: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
2. The Legal System
3. Essentials of the Legal System for Health Care Professionals
4. Working in Today’s Health Care Market

PART 2: THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT
5. The Physician—Patient Relationship
6. Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice
7. Public Duties of the Health Care Professional
8. Workplace Law and Ethics
9. The Medical Record
10. Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA

PART 3: MEDICAL ETHICS
11. Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine
12. Ethical Issues Relating to Life
13. Death and Dying
14. Trends in Health Care

Appendices
A. Codes of Ethics
B. Case Citations